Virgin Media has connected 8,000 more homes and businesses in Northallerton to its broadband services, giving residents speeds of 2Gbps after work to bring full fibre to the area has been completed.
Virgin Media has made gigabit broadband available to 11,000 more homes in Chester for the first time through investment by nexfibre.
Rajiv Datta, CEO at nexfibre said: “nexfibre’s multi-million-pound investment in Chester will enable thousands of households to access the benefits of full fibre broadband, including being able to participate in the local economy and connect with the community.
“It marks a significant step on our journey to connect 5 million premises by 2026.”
nexfibre recently announced it has already reached a total of one million premises passed and ready for service.